Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for temporary respite care services for youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and Adults to extend the period of performance for services detailed in Amendment No. 25 through April 27, 2026 with no increase in funding, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

The Youth Diversion Center offers a safe, short-term place for teens who might otherwise end up in the justice system. Extending this agreement keeps that support in place without any gap in service. Teens and families who depend on this program can count on it continuing.

This is an amendment to an existing interlocal agreement — a formal partnership between Harris County and The Harris Center. It extends the service period through April 27, 2026 with no increase in funding. The services covered are temporary respite care for youth ages 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center.

Key details

• Service: Temporary respite care for youth ages 13–17 at the Youth Diversion Center
• Provider: The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
• Extended Through: April 27, 2026
• Cost to County: No increase in funding — extension only
• Agreement Type: Interlocal amendment — exempt from MWBE participation goal

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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No action is needed from the public for this extension to move forward — the Commissioners Court votes on it. If you have a teen who may benefit from Youth Diversion Center services, contact The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD directly to learn about eligibility and how to access care.

This agreement connects to broader county efforts to divert young people away from the justice system and toward mental health and supportive services. The Harris Center is Harris County's main public mental health authority. The Youth Diversion Center is one tool in that network.